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April 7, 2009

The crazy life

I am so busy this week. I can't believe that we are leaving for Florida in just a few days. I'm already missing Chris. Not really, but I thought it was a nice thing to say :) Chris and I have been apart only 1 other time since we have been together and that was before Alanna was born, when my dad and step mom took me to Vegas for my birthday. I was gone about a week and talked to Chris everyday about 10 times a day. This time I don't know if we will be able to talk as much, these kids have been keeping me pretty busy. If its not Hannah complaining about something its Alanna wanting to do something she is not supposed to be and if its not her then is definitely Ben who is getting into something or crawling up the stairs.

It seems like a crazy house, but I love it. I love how my house is never quiet and never a dull moment going on. I love how when one child is hurt the others rush to them, I love the hugs, the kisses and the crazy. I wouldn't have it any other way. Well with all this babbling you would think I have nothing to do. MUST.PACK..

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I always knew I would look back on the tears and laugh, but I never thoughtI would look back on the laughter and cry.